Plea | Definition

 

Course: Introduction / Law

In a criminal case, a plea is the defendant’s statement pleading “guilty” or “not guilty” in answer to the charges.

Other pleas may be available, depending on the jurisdiction.  Other possible pleas include:

• • • nolo contendere
    • not guilty by reason of insanity

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• • • Criminal Justice | Section 1.4: The Criminal Justice Process

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Last Modified: 06/29/2021